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Heirloom Plants : A Complete Compendium of Heritage Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers by Lorraine Harrison and Thomas Etty (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherChicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101613735758
ISBN-139781613735756
eBay Product ID (ePID)219034941
Product Key Features
Book TitleHeirloom Plants : a Complete Compendium of Heritage Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicHerbs, Vegetables, Fruit, Reference
IllustratorYes
GenreGardening
AuthorLorraine Harrison, Thomas Etty
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21.5 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-448789
Reviews"This encyclopedic delineation of 'directories' of vegetable, fruit, herbs, and flowers offers practical help to the gardener who's interested in preserving heirloom cultivars and turning a green-thumb hobby into an all-out mission." -- Publishers Weekly, "Their book offers nice surprises, among them an heirloom caper (with seed-storing and -planting suggestions), seasonal growing and cultivation tips, an illustrated selection of garden cutting tools, and lists of organizations (with contact info) that promote the use of heirloom plants. A charmer." --Booklist, "Holding and looking through this charming book from Chicago Review Press is a real treat. The illustrations and information will be a great addition to your garden library." --Garden Design Magazine
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal635
SynopsisBased on the Extensive Seed Catalogs of Thomas Etty, Heirloom Plants includes almost 500 exciting heritage cultivars for your garden, along with detailed descriptions and growing tips for each plant Heirloom gardening is responsible gardening, but more than a hint of romance-who could resist the lure of the splendid Hubbard Green Warty squash or the Green Zebra tomato? This Book is the perfect companion for home growers looking for interesting varieties to tend while saving threatened and forgotten plants for future generations. Book jacket., It's nearly impossible for gardeners to resist the allure of heirloom plants. Their names alone sound inviting--Flanders Purple kale, Golden Marconi sweet peppers, Moon & Stars watermelons, Turk's Turban squash, Scarlet Emperor running beans, and Jefferson plums--and many growers claim that their taste is unsurpassed. Beyond the classic appeal, however, lies the far more important issue of biodiversity. Unless these unique seeds are grown and saved, they will not only be forgotten, but lost forever. Based on the extensive seed catalogs of Thomas Etty, the popular heirloom seedsman, Heirloom Plants includes information on almost 500 exciting cultivars to be grown and harvested, along with detailed profiles and cultivation tips for each plant. In addition to edibles, the book also has chapters on antique herbs and flowers, from Cup and Saucer vines to Sweet William carnations to Empress of India nasturtiums. Trowel and book in hand, let your motto be, "Growing the past, saving the future.", It s nearly impossible for gardeners to resist the allure of heirloom plants. Their names alone sound inviting Flanders Purple kale, Golden Marconi sweet peppers, Moon & Stars watermelons, Turk s Turban squash, Scarlet Emperor running beans, and Jefferson plums and many growers claim that their taste is unsurpassed. Beyond the classic appeal, however, lies the far more important issue of biodiversity. Unless these unique seeds are grown and saved, they will not only be forgotten, but lost forever.Based on the extensive seed catalogs of Thomas Etty, the popular heirloom seedsman, "Heirloom Plants "includes information on almost 500 exciting cultivars to be grown and harvested, along with detailed profiles and cultivation tips for each plant. In addition to edibles, the book also has chapters on antique herbs and flowers, from Cup and Saucer vines to Sweet William carnations to Empress of India nasturtiums. Trowel and book in hand, let your motto be, Growing the past, saving the future. "
LC Classification NumberSB453.5.E88 2016
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- 21 Oct, 2016
Great Exposition of Heirloom Plants
A unique approach to reviewing heirloom plants that conveys a lot of useful information. Many sidebars and other pull outs add valuable context. The book is a fun read, also, written in a casual but knowledgeable style that invites more than one reading. Recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Nov, 2016
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